Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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It is interesting to note that 2,199 houses have been purchased by occupiers
with assistance under the Small Dwellings Acquisition Act.
During the year 1937, no less than 323 temporary buildings were approved for
erection in the back gardens of dwelling-houses in the district.
I approve the shed now provided by the Corporation for their tenants, but
would be glad to see more care exercised in its location at the rear of the houses.
I would further prohibit the erection of any other shed on the premises, and would
refuse permission to a tenant to erect any type of shed other than this.
HOUSES BUILT IN THE DISTRICT.
1926—1937.
Year. | Total. | As part of Municipal Housing Scheme. | Others (including private enterprise and subsidy houses). | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1926 | 289 | 47 | 242 | |
1927 | 358 | 30 | 328 | |
1928 | 375 | 40 | 335 | |
1929 | 700 | (Barking) | 206 | 237 |
(L.C.C.) | 257 | |||
1930 | 1,064 | (Barking) | 59 | 35 |
(L.C.C.) | 970 | |||
1931 | 2,557 | (Barking) | 26 | 121 |
(L.C.C.) | 2,410 | |||
1932 | 1,993 | (Barking) | 109 | 177 |
(L.C.C.) | 1,707 | |||
1933 | 1,844 | (Barking) | 154 | 304 |
(L.C.C.) | 1,386 | |||
1934 | 730 | (Barking) | 96 | 359 |
(L.C.C.) | 275 | |||
1935 | 563 | (Barking) | 168 | 233 |
(L.C.C.) | 162 | |||
1936 | 401 | (Barking) | Nil | 269 |
(L.C.C.) | 132 | |||
1937 | 413 | (Barking) | 107 | 227 |
(L.C.C.) | 79 | |||
Totals | 11,287 | 8,420 | 2,867 |